1. (a) The owner of a self-service storage facility has a lien upon all personal property present in the self-service storage facility for:

   1. (1) rent, labor, or other charges that accrue in connection with the personal property under the rental agreement;
   2. (2) expenses necessary for the preservation of the personal property; and
   3. (3) expenses reasonably incurred in the sale or other disposition of the personal property under this chapter.

2. (b) The lien described in subsection (a) is superior to any other lien or security interest, except for:

   1. (1) a lien or security interest perfected before any sale or other disposition of the personal property; and
   2. (2) any tax lien, as provided by law.
3. (c) The lien described in subsection (a) attaches on the date on which personal property is placed in a rented space. Every rental agreement must contain a statement in bold type notifying the renter of the existence of the lien and of the method by which the owner may enforce the lien under this chapter.

As added by P.L.265-1987, SEC.1.